LP Planner

Mecs
Full-time iNingizimu Afrika, iNingizimu Afrika Other-General
Posted:
February 28, 2026
Location:
iNingizimu Afrika, iNingizimu Afrika, South-Africa

Job Description

The Mid-Term LP Planner plays a critical role in optimizing refinery operations and strategic planning over a 1 to 24-month horizon. Their primary responsibilities include developing integrated plans for crude procurement, refinery utilization, and product distribution that align with both operational constraints and commercial objectives.
Key aspects of the role involve:
  • Focusing on the M+1 and M+2 periods, ensuring crude selection and refinery throughput meet demand and operational limits.
  • Using refinery LP models to evaluate future supply scenarios, processing strategies, and major operational events like turnarounds.
  • Collaborating closely with Supply and Demand Planners to embed refinery plans into enterprise-wide supply and demand strategies.
  • Conducting scenario analyses to understand the impact of different crude slates, market prices, and operational constraints on refinery profitability.
  • Analyzing weekly price forecasts to assess th...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: iNingizimu Afrika, South-Africa
Posted: February 28, 2026
Deadline: April 09, 2026